About Paddy Bugden
Lived 1920 – 1993 (aged 72–73). Paddy Bugden was an Australian rugby league player.
Patrick Alfred 'Paddy' Bugden (18 December 1918 – 17 February 1993) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s.
Playing career
Bugden started his rugby league career at Marist Brothers, Lismore, New South Wales. He was a half-back who played five seasons for Newtown between 1942–1943 and 1945–1947. He also played one season with Western Suburbs in 1944.
The highlight of his career was playing in Newtown's winning 1943 Grand Final winning team that defeated North Sydney.
Bugden died on 17 February 1993, aged 74.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paddy Bugden?
Australian rugby league footballer
When was Paddy Bugden born?
Paddy Bugden was born in 1920 in Lismore.
When did Paddy Bugden die?
Paddy Bugden died in 1993 in Strathfield.
What was Paddy Bugden's occupation?
Paddy Bugden was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Paddy Bugden?
Paddy Bugden was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paddy Bugden. https://biography.guide/paddy-bugden/
MLA: "Paddy Bugden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paddy-bugden/.
Chicago: "Paddy Bugden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paddy-bugden/.
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